Economic and community development Charities
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Chinese Wellbeing
Economic and community development, Health, Social care, Social welfareOur services help to keep Chinese Elders in independent living as long as possible. We provide Domiciliary Care and Respite Services , Personal Wellbeing Services, a pre and post diagnostic dementia support service. Our Evergreen Club provides health talks including Covid related and various activities which reduce social isolation, loneliness and help to improve physical and mental wellbeing.
Dartington Cattle Breeding Trust
Economic and community developmentTo improve the quality and health of livestock in Great Britain for the benefit of the public by furthering research, disseminating the useful results of research, supporting new entrants to livestock farming and others developing their livestock enterprises and otherwise furthering education in livestock breeding, animal husbandry and related subjects.
St Peter's Urban Village Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureProvides accommodation and open space on site for education, accommodation and sport for children, charities, the disabled and general public.
Urban Design Group
Economic and community developmentThe UDG is established for the public benefit:-To promote high standards of performance and interprofessional co-operation in planning, urban design and architecture, landscape design and all other aspects of the built environment.-To educate the relevant professions and the public in matters relating to urban design.
Jalaram Charitable Trust
Associations, Economic and community development, ReligionThe charity constructed and now maintains the Jalaram Prarthana Mandal, this involves providing a temple for a place of worship. An adjacent building has been purchased and is used for community activities open to all faiths. The charity also assists local and overseas charities with similar objectives to the Mandal.
The Mutley Foundation
Economic and community development, Saving of livesThe charity's activities are to promote and support health, education and welfare of communities. It also supports humanitarian aid when required. The trustees of the Foundation envisage continuing to support Charities known to them, and as this will absorb its available funds for the forseeable future, the Trustees do not welcome unsolicited applications.
The Crerar Family Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Social welfare, SocietyPrevention/relief of poverty, advancement of education, health, citizenship or community development. To benefit those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage or defined/non defined group/community. Beneficiaries: Other charities/voluntary bodies/registered community organisations working for the benefit of the above groups.
Sofa
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfareFurniture Re-use Project originally set up to relieve hardship by providing low cost furniture and appliances to those in need. Provision of work experience and training for individuals seeking employment. Increasingly important is our environmental role in diverting items from landfill.
Promoting Autonomy And Change Limited
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, HealthPAC provides therapeutic interventions for young people aged 6 to 25 presenting with emotional, interpersonal and mental health problems and challenges often with associated learning disability. By delivering this preventative work young people address their problems before they escalate, they re-engage into education or employment and live more positive lives within society.
The South Staffordshire Water Charitable Trust
Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfareThe objective of the Trust is to apply its income towards relieving those customers who are in conditions of need, poverty, hardship or other distress and are having difficulty making payment for the supply of water to their home but make regular payments for an amount they can afford.
North Smethwick Development Trust
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, HousingProvides a range of services and activities either independently or with other local agencies to improve the lives of local families, adults, children and young people. Run time-bound projects including energy and environmental projects We run several small social enterprises providing employment for local people such as match day car parking, community cafe.
The Mid-Somerset Agricultural Society
Economic and community developmentPROMOTION OF AGRICULTURE AND THE COUNTRYSIDE
Bakewell Agricultural And Horticultural Society
Economic and community development, LeisureThe staging of agricultural & horticultural events to help bring town and country together and to promote understanding of the rural way of life.
West Wales Action For Mental Health
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareWorking together with service users, carers, voluntary organisations, statutory providers and commissioners to improve the standards of mental health throughout West Wales. Has helped to develop projects for self help groups, drop in services, befriending schemes, housing, employment, carer and user groups, advocacy and patient's councils
Southwell And District Agricultural Society
Arts, Economic and community developmentThe object of the charity is to promote agriculture and to such end generally improve it in all branches and to encourage skill and industry in it and in all trades, crafts and professions connected with it. The principal activity of the charity is to promote the Southwell and District Annual Ploughing Match and Agricultural Show.
Whitby Area Development Trust
Economic and community developmentThe promotion for the benefit of the public of urban or rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation (and in particular in the Whitby district and surrounding area).
Congo Church Association
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Professions, Religion, Social welfareTo advance the Christian Religion in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and to relieve poverty among the clergy and former clergy and their widows and dependents.In partnership with the Anglican Church in the DRC, to relieve poverty, to provide for the needs of refugees and the displaced and to promote schemes for peace and reconciliation, health, education and community development.
Barnsbury Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EnvironmentAddressing climate change by grant making to environmental organisations mainly focused on regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
East Hull Community Farm Limited
Economic and community developmentEducation in agricultural and countryside matter for local community.
Gloucester Civic Trust Limited
Economic and community developmentTHE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITY OF THE CHARITY IS THAT OF AN EDUCATIONAL AND PRESERVATION TRUST.
Plumstead Community Law Centre Ltd.
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationLegal advice, advocacy & representation in the areas of immigration, employment and welfare rights law
Nantwich Agricultural Society Limited
Economic and community developmentThe principal activity is to hold the Nantwich and South Cheshire Show which takes place annually in July.
The Cornwall Federation Of Young Farmers' Clubs
Arts, Economic and community development, Housing, LeisureA) To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects. and B) In the interest of social welfare to provide and promote the provision of facilities for recreation and leisure.
The Vandervell Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, ResearchAwards grants to institutions, primarily in the fields of education, social welfare, medical care and research, environmental regeneration and the performing arts.
Manor Training And Resource Centre LTD
Economic and community development, EducationThe provision of low cost training, education, resources and employment to unwaged or low waged people living in the Manor Ward of Sheffield and adjacent areas.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many economic and community development charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,554 registered economic and community development charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the economic and community development charities by income?
Barnardo's is the largest by latest reported annual income (£340.3m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of economic and community development charities?
Economic and community development charities reported a combined annual income of £4.0bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for economic and community development charities?
Across all economic and community development charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 87.3%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of economic and community development charities?
Economic and community development charities have an average annual income of £1.4m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.